30th October 2026

Economy

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Spain’s inflation holds at 4.9% as lower motor fuel prices offset pressure from gas and heating costs

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Spain’s annual inflation rate remained at 4.9% in October, with falling motor fuel prices and more moderate increases in food and clothing offset by upward...
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Feijóo leaves door open to governing with Vox and sets out plans to revisit abortion and euthanasia laws

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Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the right-wing opposition People’s Party (PP), has refused to rule out bringing the far-right Vox party into a future...
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Bank of Spain lifts growth forecast to 2.6% but warns of housing shortfall and higher energy bills

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Spain’s economy is expected to grow by 2.6% this year, according to an upgraded Bank of Spain forecast, although the central bank warns that stronger...
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Barcelona International Community Day: growing in participation and solidifying its commitment to integration

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Barcelona International Community Day will hold its 13th edition on Saturday 24 October at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, located in the former Royal Shipyards....
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Spanish government vows to defend SEAT as Volkswagen weighs future of historic car brand

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The Spanish government has pledged to make ‘every effort necessary’ to preserve SEAT as uncertainty continues over the future of one of the country’s most...
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Spain raises 2026 growth forecast to 2.6% despite Middle East conflict

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The Spanish government on Monday raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.6%, up from its previous estimate of 2.2%, arguing that the country’s...
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Bank of Spain maintains growth outlook but raises inflation forecast amid Middle East tensions

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Spain’s central bank has maintained its economic growth forecasts while raising its inflation outlook, warning that higher energy prices linked to the conflict in the...
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Home sales in Spain dip amid signs of property market stabilisation

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Registered home sales in Spain dropped by 2.2% in March compared with the same month in 2025, with 61,295 transactions recorded, largely due to a...